Don't assume the world evolved in the order in which you discovered it.

You would do well to know, Marcus, that irritating a better swordsman than yourself is a good way to end up dead.

Never underestimate the potential for human stupidity when wealth and power are at stake.

Often I'll try things that just won't happen the way I'd like them to, so hearing that they're not working saves me some wear and tear the next time around.

Friends can betray you, but with an old enemy, you always know where you stand.

Neal had a couple of good ideas and they fit nicely, so that's the way I decided to go.

If you're going to risk dying, there's no sense doing it wet, cold and hungry unless absolutely necessary.